Upcycled Sari Clutch With Kantha Stitch
This chic handmade clutch is great for carrying a few essentials like your phone, cards and keys. It's sophisticated enough to use on an evening out, paired with an ornate sari or with jeans.
Each soft clutch is made from reclaimed sari cloth and lined with cotton, with an interior divider creating two separate compartments - perfect for keeping your bits and bobs organised. Handcrafted by talented artisans in India, these chic clutches can be used solo or can easily fit into any handbag, rucksack, or carry-on bag.
Kantha is an ancient form of hand-stitch embroidery originating in India. The word kantha means “rags” in Sanskrit, reflecting a tradition of using discarded clothing or garments to remake old cloth into bed coverings and other household items. Kantha also refers to the unique running stitch itself, which gives the cloth the wrinkly appearance that is characteristic of kantha.
Lovingly handmade by talented artisan women in Bangladesh.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
- Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm L x 20 cm H (10in L x 8 in H)
- Materials: Outer layers are made from repurposed sari fabric, and the inner lining is cotton
- Features Closure: Zipper close, 2 interior compartments separated by a divider
- Care: Gently hand wash in cold water. Hang or lay flat to air dry.
By purchasing this item, you are helping to empower and provide ongoing employment income for the women who make these handmade products. The demand for Shakti.ism’s products provides these women with dignified employment, a living wage, hope and opportunities for their children. Together we can provide alternative options for disadvantaged women with the aim to lift them out of poverty and help them to become self-sustaining and independent.
Discover beautiful fair trade accessories and gifts from Shakti.ism, a social enterprise brand on a mission to empower and support marginalised women.
They partner with local grassroots NGOs to ensure their support is reaching people who need it most. Often these are women and girls who have experienced or are at risk of gender-based violence as well as other disadvantages.
Shakti.ism and their partners create a supportive space for the women to develop their skills as artisans and entrepreneurs. This training and support creates far-reaching ripples of change. It helps ensure the women have a sustainable livelihood for the future, breaks the cycle of poverty and preserves local traditions.
Every item in the Shakti.ism collection represents a brighter future, in the form of dignified employment, a living wage, hope and opportunities – for both the women themselves and their children.
Shop for one-of-a-kind pouches, tote bags, cushion covers and more, all of which are handmade using repurposed and recycled donated sari fabric.